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H.R.4540: SNAP Empowerment and Accountability Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 11, 2016
Bill Summary
SNAP Empowerment and Accountability Act of 2016 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to permit states to use drug test results for determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants to states to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| Feb. 29, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
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| Feb. 12, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 11, 2016 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| Feb. 11, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 11, 2016 |
Referred to House Agriculture
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| Feb. 11, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.) |